What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dimethicone 2%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlanine
MaskingArginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingValine
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingDimethicone 2%, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Parfum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, PEG-400, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alanine, Arginine Hcl, Aspartic Acid, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Isopropyl Alcohol, Leucine, Lysine Hcl, Mannitol, Sodium Lactate, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Valine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Histidine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
